Ukraine Launches Cross-Border Offensive into Russia

Ukraine has launched a significant cross-border offensive into Russia, marking the largest such incursion since the war began. Ukrainian President Zelensky indirectly acknowledged the military action, aimed at pushing the conflict into Russian territory. Concurrently, Russia carried out a drone and missile attack on Kyiv, allegedly using North Korean missiles, resulting in civilian casualties including a man and his four-year-old son. Additionally, a Russian missile strike on a shopping mall in Donetsk killed at least 14 people and injured 43. Zelensky has called for increased Western support to counter Russian aggression, emphasizing the need for a robust air defense system. The offensive has caught Moscow by surprise, with Ukraine employing advanced electronic warfare tactics to disable Russian drones and communications.